Hospital for Special Surgery

Manager, Patient Financial Engagement

Hospital for Special Surgery  •  $84k - $128k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

How you move is why we’re here. ®
Now more than ever.


Get back to what you need and love to do.
The possibilities are endless...

Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximizethe abundant opportunities for growth and success.

If this describes you then let’s talk!

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.


Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $84,000.00 - $127,875.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

  • Provide day-to-day oversight for assigned pod/team operations, ensuring achievement of financial performance targets including cash collections, bad debt reduction, and A/R days.
  • Monitor A/R workqueues and operational reporting to identify trends, address payment delays, and ensure timely and accurate billing and collections.
  • Execute Pre-Service Financial Clearance operations in partnership with the Director, overseeing outbound estimate communication, deposit collection protocols, and collaboration with Point-of-Service teams.
  • Support process improvement initiatives to create more compliant, accurate, and efficient workflows across the department.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

  • Directly manage Coordinators and frontline staff, providing coaching, support, and direction to drive team performance.
  • Own hiring, training, evaluation, and performance management for the department, including corrective action with HR and Director support.
  • Conduct formal performance reviews and development conversations, identifying readiness for progression along the career ladder.
  • Foster a positive work environment that recognizes results and encourages professional growth.

Vendor & Technology Support

  • Support the Director with vendor oversight, monitoring service level agreements and conducting regular performance scorecard reviews.
  • Coordinate vendor escalation protocols and ensure seamless handoff between outsourced and internal operations.
  • Execute automated MyChart/SMS estimate campaigns and support the integration of AI-powered tools in partnership with the Training & Compliance Associate.

Compliance & Collaboration

  • Ensure departmental compliance with federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, No Surprises Act, Medicare, Medicaid, and financial assistance/charity care guidelines.
  • Partner with Managed Care, clinical teams, IT, and other departments to resolve operational issues, escalating to the Director when cross-departmental alignment is needed.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex patient or operational issues, coordinating with the Director on cases requiring senior leadership involvement.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

Hospital for Special Surgery

About Hospital for Special Surgery

HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 16th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2024-2025). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a fifth consecutive year (2025).

Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
1863
Website
hss.edu
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